Nigerian Fighter Jet Loses Radar Contact In Northeast Borno, Whereabouts Unknown
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha-Jet has lost contact with radar in northeastern Borno State, while on an interdiction mission in support of ground troops. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Thursday, said the Alpha Jet lost radar contact on Wednesday evening at about 5:08 pm. Radar systems are used at […]
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Commence Strike
Resident doctors in Nigeria have commenced an indefinite strike despite meeting with a federal government delegation to resolve pending issues. The doctors, under the aegis of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) said there was no significant achievement following the ultimatum given to the federal government to meet the association’s earlier demands. The doctors […]
Marijuana Bill Waits For New York Governor Cuomo’s Signature
New York’s legislature voted to legalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, launch programs to help communities that bore the brunt of the national and state drug war, and eventually allow marijuana sales to people over the age of 21 under a sweeping bill. The bill now goes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has 10 […]
One Year Before Virus Renders First Generation Vaccines Ineffective, Scientists Warn
Leading health experts from around the world warned the slow roll-out of vaccines and unequal distribution could mean the shots become ineffective as new coronavirus mutations appear within the next year. Seventy-seven scientists – from leading academic institutions from around the globe – participated in the survey with about 30 percent suggesting second-generation vaccines will […]
WHO Says ‘Lab Leak’ Theory Requires Further Probe As 14 Countries Voice Concerns Over Covid Origin Report
A group of 14 countries has raised concerns over a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) into the origin of the coronavirus, citing delays and a lack of full access to data, while the agency’s own chief called for further investigation into a theory the outbreak was the result of a laboratory leak. […]
Trump Launches New Website for Personal Office After Social Media Bans
Former US president Donald Trump and first lady, Melania Trump, have launched a website to serve their personal offices. The website, 45office.com, comes after Trump’s ban from social media sites in the aftermath of the January Capitol insurrection. The site features a lengthy biography for the former president that starts, “Donald J. Trump launched the […]
New York State Passes Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
New York state lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday legalizing recreational marijuana, with Governor Andrew Cuomo saying he would sign it into law. New York will join 14 other US states and the District of Columbia in permitting cannabis use after the bill was backed by both state chambers, where Cuomo’s Democratic Party holds strong majorities. […]
Trial Of Elzakzaky And Wife Resumes Today In Kaduna High Court
The trial of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim Elzakzaky and his wife Zeenat resumes today at a Kaduna state high court sitting in the state capital. Elzakzaky and his wife are standing trial on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged culpable homicide, unlawful assembly and disruption of the public […]
Biden To Unveil $2 Trillion ‘Once-In-A-Century’ Infrastructure Plan
President Joe Biden will on Wednesday propose a $2 trillion infrastructure plan aimed at modernizing the United States’ crumbling transport network, creating millions of jobs and enabling the country to “out-compete” China. The first phase of Biden’s “Build Back Better” program, which he will unveil in a speech in Pittsburgh, will detail massive investment spread […]
Herdsmen Attack Four Villages In Ebonyi, Kills Many
At least fifteen people were killed on Monday evening when suspected herdsmen attacked four villages in Ebonyi State. The attack took place in Umuhuali, Nkalaha, Obeagu, Nkalagu, and Amazu in Ishielu Local Government Area of the southeast state, further raising concerns about the country’s security. Eyewitnesses say the gunmen were shooting sporadically, killing the victims […]
